Can Busy Teens Succeed Academically?

By: Stefan Kiesbye

Book Overview

For many teenagers, the demands of modern life can seem taxing and overwhelming. Part-time employment, volunteer opportunities, extracurricular activities, sports, and social obligations, young adults often feel pressured to juggle a wide net of obligations. Schools, college recruiters, and society seem to reinforce that a busy teen is a successful teen. Is this true? To what degree? This book discusses the various drawbacks and benefits of challenging schedules, including discussions of sports, academics, and employment.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737742852
• ISBN13: 9780737742855
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12